Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and design-driven Architect to lead and contribute to a variety of commercial projects, with a strong emphasis on education, cultural, and institutional environments. This role requires advanced proficiency in Revit, a deep understanding of project delivery, and a passion for creating spaces that inspire and serve communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and documentation efforts across multiple project types including K-12, higher education, museums, civic buildings, and commercial developments.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to develop design solutions that meet programmatic, budgetary, and aesthetic goals.
• Produce and oversee construction documents using Revit, ensuring accuracy and coordination across disciplines.
• Participate in all phases of design, from concept through construction administration.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative studio culture.
• Support project management tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.

• Advanced proficiency in Revit.
• Experience in construction documentation and architectural design.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills.
• Commercial experience required, with a focus on educational, cultural, and institutional projects.
• Experience in construction administration and project management.

• Professional degree in architecture and active licensure or on path to licensure.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in architectural practice, with a portfolio that includes education, cultural, and institutional projects.
• Experience with other tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Strong design sensibility and ability to translate concepts into buildable solutions.
• Familiarity with building codes, ADA, and sustainability standards.

The firm emphasizes a team-oriented environment with a collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas. The work is divided into studios, allowing exposure to various project types. Initially, the expectation is to work fully in-office for the first six months, followed by a hybrid model of 24 hours in-office and remaining hours working from home. The firm values work-life balance, respects personal time, and encourages sustainable work practices.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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